PSU desicion

s1ugh34d · 29-April-06, 12:00 PM

Well im in the market to buy another PSU, my 450 that came with my powmax case has a burning smell emitting from it, i think its done, so im gonna ask whats the best PSU and not just for the price, (not hat im not looing for a deal) but the most efficient and highest wattage, I'm looking in the 600+ range and i don't need SLI but i definately want dual rail.

So whats your choice?

Edit: i personally want the Liberty620W but havent liked the price on it, but for my system i feel its nessesary.

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The Dragon Reborn · 29-April-06, 12:43 PM

I think you find Seasonics "80+ efficiency" PSU's hard to beat... not really cheap, but you get
what you pay for, imho... plus they are pretty silent!

http://www.seasonicusa.com/products.php?lineId=9

TDR

Dex · 29-April-06, 03:18 PM

Im running a Hiper 580W Modular PSU with a much higher spec machine than the machine you listed, it handles it now problem.

Rock solid, highly recommended.

markwalker84 · 29-April-06, 03:23 PM

I agree.. the Hiper 580 Modular is an awsome beast!

There is a review of it on this site if you want to check it out.

Mark

PurpleDiamond · 29-April-06, 03:39 PM

Quite a few finds on newegg during the weekend:

OCZ ModStream OCZ52012U $77 After Rebate

SeaSonic S12-500 ATX12V 500W $115 After Rebate

Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W $75 After Rebate

Sunbeam NUUO 550w Modular PSU $75 (this is from jab-tech)

You can read more about PSUs on my posting here.

Zaltan · 29-April-06, 03:56 PM

Third vote for Hiper's, but all the others listed are good. I was going to buy a Seasonic but they were too expensive...

Also, you probably only need a 500w PSI really.

s1ugh34d · 29-April-06, 04:09 PM

Sorry about the specs, i forgot to add the dual peltier and watew cooling setup I'm adding, and the pump runs a 110 socket that will be run to the wall but the TEC's should suck some power and thats why im looking dual rail 600+, I'll be adding a 3-4 rad on that so theres 4 more fans max, in all it would be best to get something really big, anyhow thats for the advice and any futher advice

PurpleDiamond · 29-April-06, 09:20 PM

I am not sure if it's wide running the pelt off the regular PSU. I know that CrazyPC.com sell a dedicated TEC PSU. I seem to remember something about unusal voltage for a TEC and the initial current draw is very high - the spike may be more than what a regular PSU can handle. Maybe an extreme cooling guru can verify this.

s1ugh34d · 29-April-06, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurpleDiamond


	I am not sure if it's wide running the pelt off the regular PSU. I know that CrazyPC.com sell a dedicated TEC PSU. I seem to remember something about unusal voltage for a TEC and the initial current draw is very high - the spike may be more than what a regular PSU can handle. Maybe an extreme cooling guru can verify this.

this is why my single rail 450 is smelling like smoke, the peltier burnt it up i presume, but i was thinking of running them as air or water coolers more than actual cpu coolers. i figure ill use a 400 i have laying around for them i think its a 220 line only as well

El Doug · 30-April-06, 03:04 AM

the S-12 430w is my recommendation - cheaper than the 500watt by quite a bit, one of the quietest fanned PSUs in existance, incredibly stable, great efficiency, long lives

unless of course u think higher wattage = bigger penis

s1ugh34d · 30-April-06, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Doug


	the S-12 430w is my recommendation - cheaper than the 500watt by quite a bit, one of the quietest fanned PSUs in existance, incredibly stable, great efficiency, long lives unless of course u think higher wattage = bigger penis

no i feel high wattage = more fans, but i also like trusted brands and stability the most, if i was just looking for wattage i'd get the 850w and never post this thread

Edit: and noise is not any problem i have 12 fans and they are all high performance

El Doug · 30-April-06, 06:59 PM

then the S12-500 will be ur best bet, if youre really concerned about that (although the current used by fans, even at 12v, is still minimal)

Ator · 03-May-06, 11:00 PM

With all those 12V devices, i'd say go with an Antec NeoHE.

NeoHE 500W: $99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103940
NeoHE 550W: $118.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103941

My NeoHE 550 runs the power-hungry system in my sig with NO problems.

s1ugh34d · 04-May-06, 12:16 PM

well after all your help i'm going with the OCZ because of the price mostly, but i feel it willbe well worth it after all, and plus it will be sli ready for when i get my sli setup (yea like i'll ever raise up that kinda money) but thanks for your informative help

29-April-06, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
s1ugh34d Apex Tech God Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 3,196	PSU desicion Well im in the market to buy another PSU, my 450 that came with my powmax case has a burning smell emitting from it, i think its done, so im gonna ask whats the best PSU and not just for the price, (not hat im not looing for a deal) but the most efficient and highest wattage, I'm looking in the 600+ range and i don't need SLI but i definately want dual rail. So whats your choice? Edit: i personally want the Liberty620W but havent liked the price on it, but for my system i feel its nessesary. 3xHDD 2xCD-ROM Sempron 3100+ 3xCold Cathodes 12xFans Temp display 3x USB devices Zip 250drive&floppy __________________ http://www.distrowatch.com/ - http://www.tuxdistro.com Failure is not an option, it comes bundled with Windows. Finally Upgrading (and again) Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 (45nm) DFI Lanparty (still undecided) OCZ FleXLC DDR2 1150 EVGA 8800GT PCP&C 610w Silencer Last edited by s1ugh34d; 29-April-06 at 12:15 PM.

29-April-06, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Dragon Reborn Apex Elite Expert Tech Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NL Posts: 1,267	I think you find Seasonics "80+ efficiency" PSU's hard to beat... not really cheap, but you get what you pay for, imho... plus they are pretty silent! http://www.seasonicusa.com/products.php?lineId=9 TDR __________________ Last edited by The Dragon Reborn; 29-April-06 at 03:29 PM.

29-April-06, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dex Retr-hoe Reviewer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,746	Im running a Hiper 580W Modular PSU with a much higher spec machine than the machine you listed, it handles it now problem. Rock solid, highly recommended. __________________

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29-April-06, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
PurpleDiamond Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newington, CT Posts: 1,093	Quite a few finds on newegg during the weekend: OCZ ModStream OCZ52012U $77 After Rebate SeaSonic S12-500 ATX12V 500W $115 After Rebate Antec TRUEPOWERII TPII-550 ATX12V 550W $75 After Rebate Sunbeam NUUO 550w Modular PSU $75 (this is from jab-tech) You can read more about PSUs on my posting here. __________________ Intel Q6700 @ 3.0GHz............ASUS Maximus Formula 4GB OCZ PC2-8000.............................nVidia 8800GTS 2 x Seagate 1TB (RAID1)........................Corsair 750W Coolermaster Hyper 212.......................Cosmos 1000

29-April-06, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zaltan Apex Tech God Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,400	Third vote for Hiper's, but all the others listed are good. I was going to buy a Seasonic but they were too expensive... Also, you probably only need a 500w PSI really.

29-April-06, 04:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
s1ugh34d Apex Tech God Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 3,196	Sorry about the specs, i forgot to add the dual peltier and watew cooling setup I'm adding, and the pump runs a 110 socket that will be run to the wall but the TEC's should suck some power and thats why im looking dual rail 600+, I'll be adding a 3-4 rad on that so theres 4 more fans max, in all it would be best to get something really big, anyhow thats for the advice and any futher advice __________________ http://www.distrowatch.com/ - http://www.tuxdistro.com Failure is not an option, it comes bundled with Windows. Finally Upgrading (and again) Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 (45nm) DFI Lanparty (still undecided) OCZ FleXLC DDR2 1150 EVGA 8800GT PCP&C 610w Silencer

29-April-06, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
PurpleDiamond Apex Tech Maniac Supreme Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newington, CT Posts: 1,093	I am not sure if it's wide running the pelt off the regular PSU. I know that CrazyPC.com sell a dedicated TEC PSU. I seem to remember something about unusal voltage for a TEC and the initial current draw is very high - the spike may be more than what a regular PSU can handle. Maybe an extreme cooling guru can verify this. __________________ Intel Q6700 @ 3.0GHz............ASUS Maximus Formula 4GB OCZ PC2-8000.............................nVidia 8800GTS 2 x Seagate 1TB (RAID1)........................Corsair 750W Coolermaster Hyper 212.......................Cosmos 1000

30-April-06, 03:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
El Doug Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 158	the S-12 430w is my recommendation - cheaper than the 500watt by quite a bit, one of the quietest fanned PSUs in existance, incredibly stable, great efficiency, long lives unless of course u think higher wattage = bigger penis

30-April-06, 06:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
El Doug Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 158	then the S12-500 will be ur best bet, if youre really concerned about that (although the current used by fans, even at 12v, is still minimal)

03-May-06, 11:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ator At-Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The ends of the earth Posts: 2,057	With all those 12V devices, i'd say go with an Antec NeoHE. NeoHE 500W: $99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103940 NeoHE 550W: $118.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103941 My NeoHE 550 runs the power-hungry system in my sig with NO problems. __________________ AMD Opteron 146 CAB2E 0540 FPMW @ 3216Mhz 321.6x10 (max OC benchable, 300x10 daily)\| Radeon X1800XT @ 766/900 (stock cooler, 700/800 daily) \|SuperPI 1M: 26.109\| 3DMark05: 11454 \| 3DMark03: 21355 \| 3DMark01: 40456 \| Join Team Ator's F@H FORCE! Click HERE for info! NOW RECRUITING!

04-May-06, 12:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
s1ugh34d Apex Tech God Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 3,196	well after all your help i'm going with the OCZ because of the price mostly, but i feel it willbe well worth it after all, and plus it will be sli ready for when i get my sli setup (yea like i'll ever raise up that kinda money) but thanks for your informative help __________________ http://www.distrowatch.com/ - http://www.tuxdistro.com Failure is not an option, it comes bundled with Windows. Finally Upgrading (and again) Intel Core 2 Duo E5200 (45nm) DFI Lanparty (still undecided) OCZ FleXLC DDR2 1150 EVGA 8800GT PCP&C 610w Silencer

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